If we look at the ultimate objective of life within Mormon theology, it is to progress to the point where we know strictly from within ourselves what we need to do - and then we do it. That is a different definition of Godhood, but I think it's a valid one - since "perfect" in the scriptural sense means "complete, whole, fully developed" and is tied in multiple places to the idea of being agents unto ourselves.
In other words, the objective of Mormon theology is to reach the point that we will not need our Heavenly Father to be a Commander - even as we continue to need Him to be a Father.
That's worth considering, especially since Elder Holland actually said, "God is within you" multiple times in our Stake Conference a couple of years ago. He said it in a way that was totally "Mormony", but he said it in those exact words.
Cries and Dolls
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Are you becoming Buddhist?
*grin*
Nope, but I love a lot of what is taught in Buddhism. In some ways, I think Mormon theology is closer to aspects of Buddhism than it is to apects of Protestantism - and I love especially the idea of a resotration of all things, including what still exists in other religions but has been lost through apostacy within Christianity.
"'perfect' in the scriptural sense means "complete, whole, fully developed" and is tied in multiple places to the idea of being agents unto ourselves."
And yet, it is important to note that Jesus uses the term "perfect" in his intercessory prayer recorded in John as part of us becoming "one" with He and The Father. The very last scriptures in the BOM (Moroni 10) call upon us to unite with Jesus and become "perfected in Him". This is accomplished by giving our whole selves - mind, body, and spirit - to God.
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